The Cupola cafe - bar - pizza - grill

The Cupola sits just outside Bakewell, a proper spot for lunch or dinner if you're spending a few days in the Peak District. It's a cafe-bar-pizza-grill setup, so expectations should be set accordingly - this isn't Michelin-star territory, but the food is decent and the setting's agreeable enough.

You'll find yourself in a space that does the casual dining thing reasonably well. Pizza comes hot, grilled meats are properly done, and the bar side means you can nurse a drink without feeling rushed. The atmosphere leans towards relaxed, which suits the campsite crowd staying at Dale Farm Rural Campsite or Greenhills Holiday Park nearby.

Who gets the most from it? Families with kids won't struggle here - the menu's straightforward, portions are solid, and there's no pretension. Campers working their way around the Peak District will appreciate somewhere to eat that doesn't require booking or dressing up. Solo travellers and couples after a casual meal will find it fit the bill too.

Allow an hour or so for a relaxed meal. It's the sort of place you go when you're properly hungry rather than when you're after fine dining. Opening hours and whether it charges cover vary - worth ringing ahead if you're planning your evening around it. For those based at Lambs Glamping or Lathkill Wild Campsite, it's a short drive to Bakewell itself, which offers more dining options if The Cupola doesn't appeal.